Pancetta and Rocket Pizza with Washed Rind Cheese and Balsamic Figs
Recipe by Naomi Crisante from Alive and Cooking
Ingredients
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 60g dried figs, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 x 30cm pizza bases (see recipe below) or use store-bought bases
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 cups (250g) grated mozzarella
- 16 thin slices pancetta or bacon
- 2 x 140g pieces Tasmanian Heritage Red Square washed rind cheese,sliced
- 100g rocket
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Quick Pizza Dough
- Makes 2 x 30cm pizza bases
- 4 cups (500g) flour
- 3 teaspoons (10g) dried yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 350ml lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Method
- Heat water and brown sugar in a saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar, and then boil for 10 minutes.
- Add figs and vinegar and allow to cool. Combine oil with garlic and brush over pizza dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella, arrange pancetta on top and bake at 220°C for 10-15 minutes or until cooked and golden. Cover with slices of Tasmanian Heritage Red Square cheese.
- Combine extra oil with 2 tablespoons fig syrup and use to dress rocket. Place rocket in the centre of each pizza and then sprinkle with figs. Serve immediately.
Quick Pizza Dough
- Combine flour, yeast, salt, sugar, water and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl or stand mixer and mix and knead to form a smooth dough. Divide and roll dough out to fit 2 x 30cm pizza trays.
Notes & Tips
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